Christian Council condemns assault on handcuffed cleric, calls for calm and lawful action
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has condemned the assault of a handcuffed Christian cleric at the Police Headquarters in Accra, warning that the actions of a few individuals must not undermine Ghana’s longstanding religious harmony. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Council described the incident as a violation of human dignity and the rule of law and called for the…
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has strongly condemned the assault on a handcuffed Christian cleric at the Police Headquarters in Accra, emphasizing that such actions must not undermine Ghana’s religious harmony. In a statement released on August 13, 2026, the Council described the incident as a violation of human dignity and the rule of law, calling for the matter to be handled strictly in accordance with the law.
The CCG also condemned the remarks that led to the arrests of two religious leaders, Imam Masud Abdullah and Apostle Daniel Junior Yaw Adjei, over alleged derogatory comments about Prophet Mohammed.
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